WJFL Game of the Week: Millville travels to Clearview for fantastic showdown

Millville (4-4) at Clearview (7-2) in South Jersey, Group 4 first round, Friday, 7

On the line: A spot in the South Jersey Group 4 semifinal and a likely revenge game against top-seeded Shawnee. Last year, Millville fell to Shawnee in the semifinal as the No. 1 seed, 28-26, while Clearview lost the championship game to the Renegades in double overtime, 17-14.

Millville on offense: Sophomore Nate Robbins has taken over the offense this year at quarterback and any new QB would like to have a Pitt commit to throw to in Solomon Deshields, one of South Jersey’s best wide receivers and all-around players, while Maurice Smith has also been an inviting target. Another sophomore, LaQuint Allen, helps lead a balanced rushing attack which also includes Shamore Collins. Allen has already received a Temple offer.

Millville on defense: Deshields is also one of Millville’s best defensive players who can rush, tackle and cover, and the Thunderbolts might not have beaten Kingsway or Cherokee without him, Collins helps give the Thunderbolts a pass rush and Smith - who returned an interception for a score last game - locks things down in the secondary.

Clearview on offense: Senior QB Michael Ancona makes the Pioneers go. He has carried 137 times for 832 yards and 14 touchdowns, while throwing for 545 yards and eight scores. When Ancona throws, which isn’t often, he has a big target in Rashann Tompkins, who has caught seven balls for 277 yards (a 39.7 average) and four touchdowns. Hunter Logan is an established kicker. He has made 4-of-8 kicks this year with a long of 37 and has only missed one extra point.

Clearview on defense: Tompkins, an athlete with FBS interest, is a disruptive force on the defensive line. He has 46 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, and four sacks while recovering two fumbles. Ancona has four interceptions and Jonah Maiese three as the Pioneers have intercepted 12 passes overall.

Prediction: Millville, 20-17.

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